Software Engineer (Compute Platform)

Join Replit, a leading platform for coding and collaboration. As a Software Engineer focused on our Compute Platform, you'll enhance our infrastructure, optimize performance, and drive efficiency. You'll work on launching new cloud products, improving reliability and scalability, and optimizing cloud infrastructure costs. Enjoy a flexible, remote-first work environment with a range of benefits including health insurance, flexible PTO, and a 401k program.

• Enhance the capabilities of Replit Infrastructure, optimize performance across global regions, and drive efficiency while delivering an exceptional user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new cloud products, empowering developers with a comprehensive suite of tools to build and deploy their applications efficiently.
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize critical paths, and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Distributed systems: Track record of working with platform-as-a-service, distributed storage, or information retrieval systems. Experience in designing scalable architectures and optimizing systems for latency or cost
• Self-directed and autonomous: Able to work independently, set priorities, and drive projects forward. You take ownership and initiative
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and tools, such as GCE, GKE,, Cloud Run, or Cloud Storage
• Contributions to open-source projects related to cloud technologies, deployment frameworks, or developer tools. We love OSS!
• Experience working on cloud infrastructure or platform products, particularly in the areas of application deployment, serverless computing, or container orchestration
• Versatility and flexibility: Able to wear multiple hats and tackle a wide range of challenges. You are comfortable working across different layers of the stack and adapting to the needs of the project
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to approach complex challenges pragmatically and devise effective solutions. You think radically but ship incrementally
• Continuous learning and adaptability: Passionate about staying up-to-date with industry trends and expanding your skill set. You embrace change and adapt quickly